GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 6:16 PM A game all about creativity, calm, and cozy vibes, a free demo for RedDeer.Games' Cottonville is now available on Steam. The post Cozy Dress-Up and Farming Sim Cottonville Demo Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:41 PM Presented by OKX, The 2025 Tribeca Festival has announced its official selections for games. The post Tribeca Festival 2025 Games Program Lineup Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:22 PM Topping charts in more than 40 countries on launch, and boasting high player ratings, the world of FunPlus' DC: Dark Legion has hit a milestone of more than five million players to date. The post DC: Dark Legion Hits 5 Million Players appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:31 PM A three-player co-op FPS set within the Control universe, Remedy Entertainment's FBC: Firebreak is set to launch for PC and consoles June 17. The post FBC: Firebreak Launching June 17 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:06 PM Paying host to tough choices and impactful consequences, the tactical world of Stray Kite Studios' tactical title Wartorn is set to release in Early Access June 17. The post Real-Time Tactics Roguelite Wartorn Launching in Early Access June 17 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:46 PM From high school recruit to NFL legend, gridiron fans will be able to experience the entire football journey with EA SPORTS College Football 26 Deluxe Edition and Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition as part of the new EA SPORTS MVP Bundle. The post EA SPORTS MVP Bundle Pre-Orders Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:16 PM Tomorrow has come - the world of Sandfall Interactive and games publisher Kepler Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available for PC and consoles. The post Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launch Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:00 PM Gunning for a Nintendo Switch 2? Make sure to add Capcom's Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess to your cart - pre-orders for both are now live! The post Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders for Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:28 PM The third DLC for Bandai Namco's SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream, "World Beyond III: Moonlit Night Fragment" brings with it fan-favorite characters Philia and Sachi. The post SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream "World Beyond III: Moonlit Night Fragment" Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:07 PM Done in collaboration with legendary Twitch streamer CaseOh, Starforge Systems has announced their new KITTY Collection that consists of a one-of-a-kind PC case, desk mat, acrylic wall art, and platelight. The post Starforge Systems' New KITTY Collection Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:50 PM  Marathon is out in less than six months and there's still a lot we don't know about it. But thanks to the current closed alpha, we've had a chance to finally go hands-on with Bungie's first new project in over a decade and the latest live-service game coming out of the PlayStation portfolio. The results so far have… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:55 PM  FBC: Firebreak is Remedy Entertainment's unexpected foray into the multiplayer shooter genre. Set in the occult office space world of Control, the co-op experience is unlike anything the Alan Wake 2 maker has ever done before and it now has a release date. The Finnish studio revealed that FBC: Firebreak is out in… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:05 PM  Electronic Arts has officially announced Madden NFL 26, revealing details about the various versions you can pre-order and what platforms the football sim is launching on in August. For the first time in over a decade, Madden is skipping last-gen consoles like the PlayStation 4 and returning to Nintendo via a Switch 2… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:01 PM  The moment you exit the sewers in Oblivion Remastered, you're greeted by a sprawling open world filled with unique points of interest, enemies that want to do you harm, and quests that take place inside of paintings, task you with delving into dungeons, or send you on murderous missions. It's a lot to sort through for… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:33 PM  Being a support player in a hero shooter is a thankless job. You keep everyone alive, and then your bad teammates still blame you when they run off and die trying to 1v6 the enemy team. Things have gotten so bad in the eyes of some Marvel Rivals' Strategist mains that a group of them are going on "strike" by refusing… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:55 PM  Nintendo has updated its website about pre-ordering a Switch 2 console with a warning that because of "very high demand" it can't promise it will be able to deliver consoles by the June 5 launch date. It even warned that its pre-order emails might not arrive for some until after the console's launch. |
Kotaku Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:35 PM  The world of Oblivion Remastered features one of the greatest fantasy adventures in gaming. But with a world of this size, how does one traverse vast expanses of land without succumbing to goblins and bandits along every twist and turn? Fast travel is nice, but then you miss out on all the lush detail added into this… |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 7:23 PM  The cozy, rural life sim formula that the likes of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley have mastered continues to be the foundation for a steady stream of new games. All trying to tap into a more relaxing reality where fishing, farming, and flirting with your neighbors is all you have to worry about, they remain hugely popular. Dinkum, which puts an Australian spin on this core experience, has been building itself up in early access for quite some time now, but it's now finally out in 1.0. |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 6:10 PM  We've seen plenty of RPGs deliver great turn-based combat in recent times, but with its impressive cast, stunning cutscenes, and gripping narrative, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has all of the extra components it needs to go on and truly rival the likes of Final Fantasy and Persona. You've probably already heard about the sky-high review scores that have established it as a Game of the Year contender alongside the likes of Blue Prince, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Split Fiction. Now, it's time for it to be put through its paces by players, and on Steam at least, things look extremely positive for Expedition 33. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Expedition 33 review, Best turn-based RPGs, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:04 PM  It's almost time for Diablo 4 Season 8, which brings back big bad Belial. In a new developer stream, Blizzard has revealed some final details about the upcoming season, including a revamped Lair Boss ladder, how its new battle pass system will work, and which class abilities are getting buffed, nerfed, or reworked this time around. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:00 PM  I think I speak for most people when I say that we're done with multiplayer shooters. 2024 saw the rise and fall of supposed behemoths like Concord and XDefiant, and while 2025 has seen newcomers like Fragpunk make a decent dent, the interest in FPS games seems to be at an all-time low. Enter FBC Firebreak, a bizarre new co-op shooter from Alan Wake and Max Payne developer Remedy Entertainment. Set in the chaotic world of Control, it's certainly the most interesting take on the genre that I've seen in quite some time, and now it has a release date. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best FPS games, Best Game Pass games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:45 PM  As if there weren't already enough quests, storylines, and explorable locations crammed into Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, it's about to get even chunkier with its first major DLC expansion. Titled Brushes With Death, developer Warhorse Studios has just given fans a first look at the new DLC, and it'll appeal to your artistic side. It's also been confirmed that the expansion will arrive alongside KCD2's next major update, 1.3, some time in May. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:09 PM  From Balatro to Dungeons and Degenerate Gamblers, last year's breakout deckbuilders were all about playing cards. In 2025, dice might be the hottest trend. Pulling from one of my favorite roguelikes ever, Dicey Dungeons, along with the fundamentals that keep me coming back to the likes of Slay the Spire, Spellrogue is a smart spellcasting spin on the format. Built by Guidelight Games and published by Deep Rock Galactic studio Ghost Ship, it's earned itself a 'very positive' user rating of 87% since it hit early access in February 2024, and now the full launch is finally here. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best card games, Upcoming PC games, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:46 PM  What better way to pass the time waiting for Doom: The Dark Ages than playing through all the mainline Doom games? Well, Humble's latest bundle offers you the chance to do just that – at a major discount. Humble's The id and Friends bundle packs in every mainline Doom game, three Wolfenstein games, and discount coupons for Doom: The Dark Ages for as little as $28 / £21.16. Battling through hordes of demons has never sounded so appealing. Continue reading Ahead of Doom The Dark Ages, the earlier games are 85% off MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Check out the latest Humble Bundles, Browse the latest Humble sales, Get Humble Choice |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:34 PM  In the wake of Oblivion Remastered, it's only fair that old-school fans of The Elder Scrolls wonder if we'll ever see something similar for the game that laid the groundwork for its success. While an official Morrowind remaster is yet to be seen, several colossal mod projects are in the works, planning to expand and enhance Bethesda's iconic open-world RPG. Now, one of the most ambitious, Tamriel Rebuilt, has a date for its colossal new expansion, Grasping Fortune. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Best Skyrim mods, Best games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:27 PM  What are the best Oblivion Remastered settings for PC and Steam Deck? This long-awaited remaster has finally arrived, and it's quite refreshing to see just how far PC gaming has come since the original was released in 2006. Plenty has changed, including what the game demands of your gaming PC, and this is where we can help you find the best settings for your setup. The Oblivion Remastered system requirements aren't favorable for anyone with an older gaming PC, but the situation is even worse for Steam Deck owners, as we'll detail shortly. You won't need the best graphics card to get good performance in Oblivion Remastered, but tweaking your settings to maximize your performance is key. Continue reading Best Oblivion Remastered settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:18 PM  How do you join the Oblivion Remastered Fighters Guild? If you want to try your hand at becoming the head of the organization, you need to start at the very bottom. Here's who to speak to, where you'll find them, and what to do when you accidentally punch your horse in view of your master. If you're fresh out of the Cyrodiil jail, check out how to get a horse in Oblivion without getting arrested, or how to start the Shivering Isles DLC if you played the base game to death back in the day. If you'd rather play something more modern than Oblivion Remastered, check out our list of the best RPGs on PC right now. Continue reading How to join the Fighters Guild in Oblivion Remastered |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:23 PM  What are the best CS2 settings? Whether you're a Counter-Strike veteran or just picking up the iconic shooter for the first time, we can help you get the most out of your time with the game. Whether it's graphics, gameplay, controls, or comms, we've got advice that will ensure you are racking up the headshots in no time. The CS2 system requirements don't go into great detail on what you'll need for a high frame rate, but rest assured, you won't need the best graphics card on the market. We put Counter-Strike 2 through its paces on our RTX 4070 testing rig and Steam Deck to show you what the best settings are. Continue reading Best CS2 settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:55 PM  Last year, Ubisoft announced that both The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest would be getting offline modes, something quite likely driven (pun intended) by how upset people were by the original The Crew being shut down completely. There's an ongoing lawsuit over the first game and all! Still, The Crew 2 and Motorfest getting an offline mode is something, and there's a playtest for the former coming next week, April 30th. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:45 PM  Red Candle Games are probably more frequently remembered as a horror developer, what with their first couple of games being Detention and the slightly troubled (but very good) Devotion. Surprisingly, their follow-up to the latter wasn't another horror game, but Nine Sols, a Sekiro-inspired 2D action Metroidvania that just looks stunning in motion. It was a welcome surprise! Developers should never feel beholden to expectations, and Red Candle Games have once again offered up a lovely little surprise in the form of a Nine Sols prequel manga. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:30 PM  If you've been eyeing Nvidia's new RTX 5060 Ti but aren't thrilled about paying markup prices on the secondary market, you're not alone. The latest Blackwell GPU launched with all the fanfare and none of the stock — unless you're willing to pay over MSRP. The better move right now? Pick up a prebuilt PC that actually uses the card, like the new Skytech Shadow and Archangel desktops, both available on Amazon starting at $1,249.99. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:00 PM  June 17th is the release date for FBC: Firebreak, Remedy's triple mate co-op shooter set in the Control universe, which is also the Alan Wake universe, which also might be the Max Payne universe if you blur your eyes and plug your ears and shout "Alex Casey" a lot when Rockstar's lawyers come knocking. It'll be available on Steam and Epic for $39.99 / €39.99 / £32.99 (or more for a bunch of extra cosmetics), and also day one on that game subscription service by the company that you might not want to support for various reasons right now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:02 PM  RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business was announced just last month, and despite its slightly wordy and DLC-sounding title, it was a welcome surprise. The first game was prime 7/10 material, and it's pretty rare we get an AA game of this calibre these days. Earlier today publisher Nacon shared a new story trailer for the upcoming FPS, giving an insight into the game you probably won't care about given the whole thing here is being a robot cop that does robot cop things. Oh, and it has a release date! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:30 PM  Secretlab's Easter Sale is live, and it's genuinely one of the best times of the year to upgrade your setup. We're not talking about some light seasonal fluff — this sale cuts deep, with up to $100 off chairs and up to $129 off desks. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 PM  It's been a few months since Hyper Light Breaker launched into early access, unfortunately arriving in a bit of a mess. The game just wasn't there, which obviously is what early access is for, but it was rough. Everything was just a bit too difficult, too unbalanced, and the loop wasn't strong enough to do over and over again, none of which you want in a roguelike. Developer Heart Machine have been tinkering away at it though, bringing in some much needed tweaks here and there, and now the game's first big update is coming next week. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:05 PM  It was literally only last week that 11 bit studios announced a new Frostpunk was on the way, even saying that it could have a release date "as early as 2027." Yet, here we are now, with the reveal of what it actually is. It's not Frostpunk 3, it's not a spinoff, it's Frostpunk 1886, a "reimagined" version of the original game. Yes, that basically just means that it's a remake, though it does sound like it's got a bit more going on from it than the original. |
Siliconera Thursday, April 24, 2025 6:00 PM
Hobby Japan announced on social media that it will once again sell its six Suikoden 1 and 2 character plush toys. Pre-orders opened in Japan ahead of a September 2025 return. AmiAmi also confirmed that, while limited, it will take pre-orders for each of them. They cost ￥3,300 (~$23) each.
Each of these Suikoden dolls are about the standard size for these types of stuffed animals. They are 7 inches tall (18cm). Each one is a rendered in a chibi style designed to call to mind one of the leads from the series. They also arrived dressed in the outfits worn in the games, though these can't be removed.
Here is the list of characters present, along with links to their AmiAmi pages:
While Luc does appear in multiple games, this toy is based on his appearance in the second installment.
These are the three Suikoden characters Tir, Gremio, and Ted:
Here are the three Suikoden 2 ones of Riou, Jowy, and Luc:
At the moment, AmiAmi does still ship worldwide, including to those of us in the US. A notice on its main page noted that it stopped offering surface mail (premium) as a shipping option on April 9, 2025, as a result of tariffs inflicted by President Donald Trump. It's important to keep an eye on storefronts now, due to the current trade war started by the president. As a result, stores such as Funstock and Good Smile Company announced measures like a pause in pre-orders or delayed shipments.
The Suikoden 1 and 2 character plush toys will debut again in Japan in September 2025. The Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars collection is available on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC worldwide.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:00 PM
GameStop started pre-orders for the Street Fighter 6 amiibo Card Starter Set, and the product page confirmed it is exclusive to that store. This is the only exclusive, as the amiibo figures based on Jamie, Kimberly, and Luke are available at places like Best Buy and Walmart. The set will release on June 5, 2025, alongside the Switch 2 and its version of the game.
The Street Fighter 6 amiibo Card Starter Set costs $39.99. This puts the deck at the same price point as an actual amiibo figure of one of the three new characters for this installment. These are NFC cards like the ones released for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. So while they are only a card, they feature all the same functionality as the collectible. 22 cards are packed in the box. This covers all of the base game cast and Year 1 Character Pass fighters. However, only the Jamie, Kimberly, and Luke cards ended up being shown so far.
As a reminder, here are all of the character cards that will be in that pack:
Here's the official box art for the product:
Street Fighter 6 is available now on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Switch 2 version will debut on June 5, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:00 PM
Kotobukiya announced the pre-order phase for the Eltolinde Unicorn Overlord figure is open, and the company also shared a new prototype of her twin sister Rosalinde. The Turenos of Elheim will cost $184.99 and ship in December 2025. It noted Rosalinde orders will follow "soon" on social media.
Both of these are 1/7 figures that stand at over 10 inches tall (around 275mm), and the Eltolinde one's been teased since September 2024. Rosalinde showed up again back in January 2025. Both wear their standard costumes from the game. Each one also carries a staff, with theirs matching each other. Kotobukiya noted that buying direct from the company means someone gets an extra smiling face plate for Eltolinde. However, it didn't note if a similar promotion will appear for Rosalinde.
Here's how Eltolinde and her bonus face part look:
This is the Rosalinde prototype image:
And here are some photos of the Unicorn Overlord Eltolinde figure with the Rosalinde prototype.
As a reminder, Kotobukiya currently continues to ship to the US as usual, even with tariffs by President Donald Trump in effect. However, it is good to keep those fees in mind, as the company did state it will announce its policies in the future. Other figure companies, like Good Smile Company, already took action and ended pre-orders.
The Eltolinde Unicorn Overlord figure pre-order is open, it will debut in December 2025, and the Rosalinde one will follow. The game is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:00 PM
When Nintendo announced the Switch 2, it confirmed there would be upgrade pack options for some existing games that would add additional upgrades or more content for a price. While prices didn't come up at the time, an update to the Nintendo European site shared prices for four first-party Switch 2 Edition games for the new console. Three free updates also were again confirmed. [Thanks, Resetera!]
Here's the list of Switch games that will get Switch 2 upgrade pack additions and the price for each one. It seems like ones that include a substantial amount of new content, such as the Star-Crossed World expansion for Kirby and the Forgotten Land or the Jamboree TV extras for Super Mario Party Jamboree, launch at the higher of the two possible price points.
While Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is among the games that will get a Switch 2 Edition, the site didn't note a cost for it yet.
As for the three free Switch 2 upgrades for existing Switch games, those titles came up on the main landing page on the site. It won't cost anything to get the downloads for 51 Worldwide Games, which is known Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics in other regions, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and Super Mario Odyssey.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:00 PM
In a recent Famitsu interview with NieR series creator Yoko Taro and other members of the Japanese games industry, the developer said that he would like to make a NieR sequel. As part of the creator roundtable interview, he was joined by Too Kyo Games' Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, who just made Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, and 428: Shibuya Scramble Director Jiro Ishii. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
Nearing the end of the interview, the developers were asked what would they like to try moving forward, and what do they have their sights on currently. When it was Yoko Taro's turn, the developer answered by saying that he has a project going on, but can say nothing about it at the moment. "I mean, what kind of answer does the media expect to this question?" Yoko Taro jokingly added.
The interviewer took the chance to directly ask if Yoko Taro would like to make a sequel in the NieR series, or expand other games he's worked on. He then replied with the following, "Let it be said. I would like to make the sequel to the (NieR) series that everyone is so highly anticipating." However, whether the aforementioned new project is a sequel is unconfirmed.
Earlier in the interview, the developers talked about IP rights, since The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is the first IP owned by Too Kyo Games. In regards to the topic, Yoko Taro said that he doesn't own the IP for his games. However, he owns the rights for some of the manga based on them.
In addition, Yoko Taro had some words to say about the style of games that Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi make:
"You two can't help yourselves, locking the characters somewhere, making them go through hell, and then meeting a terrible end. You have a mysterious urge. I think it's amazing how each of Kodaka's and Uchikoshi's scenarios have such different styles even though their progression is so similar."
As a reminder, Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito said in May 2024 that they were in talks about a new game that "might or might not be related to the NieR series." However, no news about this project have appeared since.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is readily available for the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam. You can read our review of the game here.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 PM
Funstock, a store known for carrying the Evercade, Super Pocket, and game cartridges used with both systems, announced it will pause all US orders and may experience issues with pre-orders as a result of the tariffs instituted by President Donald Trump. While other stores such as Amazon can carry these Blaze Entertainment consoles, handhelds, and cartridges, the retailers often don't often pre-orders and may take longer to get the products. While all pre-orders for customers in the US that haven't shipped are affected, the pause will start on April 28, 2025. This only affects the United States, and not other North American countries like Canada.
In the statement about the situation, Funstock said this change is completely due to the Trump tariffs being inflicted and to potentially prevent "unexpected charges." It also noted this is the first preliminary action ahead of more definite ones following further US government decisions.
For new purchases, people in the US won't be able to make any pre-orders or buy in-stock items starting on April 28, 2025. This means someone could place an order now for any of the Evercade systems, accessories, cartridges, or Super Pocket items. If it is in-stock, it will ship as normal. If it isn't, then it will fall into the uncertain pre-order state.
With existing orders, it's more uncertain what will happen with things. Funstock said more concrete answers will come by June 17, 2025 as the store isn't sure how Trump tariffs will affect those.
This comes alongside some major Evercade releases. For example, at the end of 2024 the Legacy of Kain Collectionappeared. A Broken Sword Collection followed that. New Super Pocket NeoGeo and Data East handhelds are coming in June 2025, as is a NeoGeo Arcade 1 cartridge in July 2025.
The Funstock US pre-order and purchase pause for US orders on items like the Evercade consoles and games at the online store due to Trump tariffs starts on April 28, 2025.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:49 PM
Disney Dreamlight Valley's Tea Sandwiches recipe is one of the most bizarre dishes in the game. While it doesn't look too strange initially, the items required to make it are an unexpected combination you wouldn't immediately guess.
Fortunately, this also means you can have a lot of fun with this dish. While some ingredients are required and can't change, there's some wiggle room for you to experiment and maximize the recipe's Star Coin and energy values or make them optimal for gifting.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Tea Sandwiches recipe
In Disney Dreamlight Valley, Tea Sandwiches is a four-star recipe that uses the following ingredients:
Once you collect all four items, use them on any campfire or within Chez Remy's cooking pot alongside a piece of coal to create your dish. If you want to make the recipe again in the future, you can use the Search & Filters function to look for "tea," sort the meal types by dessert-only, or choose the four-star rating option to narrow your results.
I wasn't kidding when I said this recipe was odd. I don't think I'll be eating this anytime soon, but I won't judge anyone who enjoys it. Maybe the flavors mix well in an unexpected way. Either that or Disney Dreamlight Valley's magic makes anything taste good. Speaking of, let's talk about this dish's ingredients and where you can find them.
How to get Tea Sandwiches ingredients
Most of the items you need for Tea Sandwiches are available in Disney Dreamlight Valley's early game. You'll first unlock wheat and fishing from Goofy's Stall and the ponds scattered around the biome, while corn is first introduced in Dazzle Beach. The only tricky ingredient is cherries, which you won't unlock until you open the Sunlit Plateau or Frosted Heights.
However, Tea Sandwiches are a four-star dish with an "any" category. In other words, you can experiment with some of your ingredients if you keep wheat, corn, and cherries in the mix. If you want to make it relatively low-value to give as a gift or restaurant order, you can use cod, herring or bass as your fish and add nothing else. If you want to turn this into a money-making method, toss a pumpkin and anglerfish in to turn it into a 5,000 energy and 3,000 Star Coin recipe. It's not the most cost-effective, but it sure is fun.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:24 PM
It feels like Bungie's Marathon is facing an uphill battle if it wants to become the title that the studio and its owner at PlayStation think and want it to be, which is a successful live-service game that brings in steady profits.
Marathon doesn't seem to have much of an identity in the extraction shooter genre thus far, which is fine for now because it's just in its closed alpha test phase. But with the game launching in about five months, it needs to get a foothold to separate itself, and I think "baby's first extraction shooter" is what it needs to be.
It is me. I am the baby. I've never been a fan of the extraction mode, and I've tried it before. Escape From Tarkov is too campy and hardcore for my tastes, and Call of Duty's DMZ mode never really felt fun in my experience with it. And that's about where my history with the mode ended before I booted up Marathon yesterday.
Within my first six hours of playing Marathon, I struggled to grasp exactly what the point of it all is, even though I know what the elevator pitch is. Load into an area, get cool loot, defend yourself from AI and real players, and then extract with the goods.
At a certain point, after an exhilarating exfil after several teamfights and dealing with waves of robots, I felt a slight tingle in my soul that told me "oh, I get it now." And I think it works, for me, because I'm a Destiny fan with thousands of hours in that franchise thanks to its gunplay, which also feels solid in Marathon so far, but also because it makes the genre a bit more accessible than some others.
Grinding missions for different factions to unlock new upgrades to better enhance your chances of survival on future runs is a fun draw, I won't lie, and the risk of losing it all makes it an exciting yet scary prospect, so I do now understand the appeal.
Don't get me wrong, the in-game menus featuring inventories, factions, and a seemingly never-ending random pile of loot are still a mess to sort through when you're not used to it. I'm definitely not used to it, and I literally play video games for my job, so I can only imagine how daunting it is for a more casual player.
There's a jarring variety of different weapons, weapon attachments, ammo, consumables, cores, implants, and sellable random junk that you can pick up and find in the world. It's...a lot. I'm not sure how to simplify this sort of aspect of extraction games because it seems like it's a staple, so I speak as an outsider on this subject.
The hurdle of making extraction modes go further mainstream is just one obstacle for the game, of which its biggest is likely the $40 price tag in a world where free-to-play multiplayer games top the charts. Games like Fortnite, Warzone, Marvel Rivals, Counter-Strike 2, and others like it run the gamut of different shooter genres, but all have a free entry point for players to try them and get hooked.
Marathon does not have that luxury, and it likely won't, as Sony looks to recoup some of its multi-billion-dollar investment into Bungie. I'm genuinely not sure how the game will sell with a premium price when players can play what they know and what is free for way less of a risk.
And even after playing for one day, many issues need to be addressed before the game launches, and even gets to the point of day one sales. One of the more controversial subjects is the "Mouse Magnetism" setting (aim assist, basically), which a lot of PC players have an issue with as it lessens the skill gap. I'm curious to see if Bungie addresses it, because this is another purposeful feature that seems to be looking to attract more casual players to keep them in the fight against the sweatier gamers among us. But in a mode that's inherently sweaty, it could alienate some of the potential player base.
There's also a distinct lack of audio from enemy players up close, the PvE enemies feel like simple bullet sponges rather than a direct threat, movement feels clunky, and the process of looting isn't nearly as satisfying as it could or should be. These all feel like specific issues that alpha feedback could help with if Bungie is willing to listen, though, so it's not all that urgent in comparison to some of the other glaring issues mentioned above.
As a Bungie game, I think another strength could be some high-end PvE dungeon stuff where there is a massive amount of risk with big rewards in hidden areas requiring rare keys, or something. That might be another selling point.
I'm still not really sure how to feel about Marathon right now. I like it, I understand the appeal, but it feels lacking in many ways. I am excited to see what Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate has to offer, though. Maybe that's more my speed. Either way, it kind of feels like it's getting late early for Marathon to figure out what it wants to be and if that's good enough to find success in 2025.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:03 PM
Something unusual is happening with Alice during Disney Dreamlight Valley's Fractured Glass quest. While nothing about her and the Cheshire Cat's storyline is normal, things are especially wacky, with Alice's personality suddenly becoming more bubbly and excitable.
Although being happy is a good thing under normal circumstances, there's more to this than what's appearing on the surface. Your character catches on to this quickly, questioning why Alice is behaving differently from usual. Fortunately, there are solutions to every issue in Disney Dreamlight Valley's world.
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How to start the Fractured Glass quest
The Fractured Glass is Alice's level seven Friendship Quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley. You'll need to meet the following prerequisites to start it:
As you talk to her during the quest's introduction, you'll notice she's much happier than usual, with zero regard for Olaf accidentally dropping his trivia book in the mud. She mentions Mother Gothel and Scrooge McDuck along the way, prompting you to seek the three out to learn more about the situation.
Talk to Scrooge, Mother Gothel, and Olaf
After your initial conversation with Alice, you decide to find Scrooge, Mother Gothel, and Olaf in hopes of determining this shift in personality. You'll need to speak to all three characters before proceeding with the rest of the quest.
Each character will give three perspectives on Alice's behavior. While Mother Gothel thinks it's great, Scrooge explains that Alice tried on his brand new merchandise clothing before tossing everything into a pile on the floor. Olaf's situation with the trivia book was a complete accident, resulting in Alice's strange reaction to his predicament.
Searching Alice's house for clues
While this information helps you understand the situation better, it doesn't solve the problem. For that, we'll need to head to Alice's house to look for clues. You'll quickly notice that this entire house is fun, cheerful, and colorful, but one thing brings down the mood: a Sad Alice in a teapot.
Next to the couch inside Alice's house is a tiny version of herself hiding in a teapot. Yes, there are two Alices in the village now. She explains that she only feels sadness and doesn't wish to talk much. More confused than ever, your character decides to go out and find Happy Alice to see what's going on.
How to make banana, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream
Although Happy Alice doesn't want to spend much time helping Sad Alice, she reveals the secret to making herself happier: ice cream. Your next task is to make banana, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream. Here's a complete list of their recipes:
The easiest two ingredients to obtain are milk and slush ice, as they're both available for sale in the Chez Remy kitchen shop. Sugarcane and bananas can be obtained from Dazzle Beach, while cocoa beans and vanilla come from the Sunlit Plateau.
With all three ice cream dishes on hand, return to Alice's house to gift it to Sad Alice. She'll grow in size slightly before explaining the situation in detail. Turns out, the Kaleidoscope from Mimsy Were the Borogoves is the source of this problem. However, before we tackle that situation, we'll need to visit a few NPCs.
Repairing Scrooge's broken merchandise
Our first stop after making this revelation is Scrooge McDuck's shop. You'll immediately notice Alice's destructive powers, with several piles of trash scattered around. This is eerily similar to the mess the Cheshire Cat makes during Mannequin Madness. Surprisingly, these situations are unrelated to one another.
Unfortunately, it's our job to clean these trash piles now. Clear everything away before talking to Scrooge again. He'll show remorse for what he said to Alice, vowing to apologize later in this quest. In the meantime, have a quick chat with Merlin to get some advice on how to help Alice. Although he has no magic spells, he offers some advice. It's time to look for some flowers.
Gather flowers for Alice
Before we wrap up the Fractured Glass quest, we'll need to pick up some red, blue, and yellow flowers. Below are some flower types and their locations that work for this quest:
Red flowers
Blue flowers
Yellow flowers
With your flowers on hand, return to Alice's house to hear her sad and happy selves speaking to Olaf, Scrooge, and Mother Gothel. After several conversations amongst these characters, you'll complete Disney Dreamlight Valley's Fractured Glass quest, leading you into her final friendship quest once she reaches level ten.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:01 PM
Madden NFL 26 MVP Bundle has been announced, and you can pre-book two upcoming games at a discounted price.
The MVP Bundle for 2026 has been structured in the same fashion in terms of content. You'll be able to secure copies of Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition and College Football 26 Deluxe Edition and pay less than if you bought them separately. This guide will provide you with all the required information, including all content and prices.
What do you get with the Madden NFL 26 MVP Bundle?
The MVP Bundle includes the following content:
Items marked with * are only available in Madden NFL 26, while those marked with ** are only available in College Football 26. This means you'll get everything that comes as part of the respective Digital Deluxe editions for both football games.
The MVP Bundle also offers three exclusive items.
The MVP bundle has been priced at $149.99 on both PlayStation and Xbox. You'll be saving $50 if you plan on getting the Deluxe Editions for both games separately. The Deluxe Editions for both games are priced at $99.99.
If you have intentions to get both Deluxe Editions, the MVP Bundle is an amazing bargain. If you're also playing Madden NFL 25 and College Football 25, you can enjoy a 99-rated Travis Hunter item to close off the season.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:56 PM
At first glance, Gustave, the playable engineer, looks like Robert Pattinson—brooding stare, chiseled jaw, and undeniable skin-of-a-killer energy. With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 out, the resemblance is uncanny. But plot twist: Pattinson isn't in it. Charlie Cox, another superhero alum, takes the lead, and he's not the only iconic actor involved.
As someone who's done a few double-takes at Gustave's appearance, I totally understand why many players and viewers thought he was played by Pattinson. The mustache is the dead giveaway. It's practically a clone of his character, Thomas Howard, from The Lighthouse. When placing them side by side, I couldn't help but wonder if Pattinson was the inspiration. What's even more curious is that Charlie Cox was right there, yet somehow, his face didn't make the cut.
Even though we weren't graced with Charlie Cox's appearance, his voice acting more than makes up for it. I've been a fan since Stardust and eventually followed him into his most recent project, Daredevil: Born Again. The way he brings emotion to his performances is unmatched, and in Expedition 33, he brings Gustave to life in a way that feels incredibly real. Cox's performance isn't the only highlight, though. The cast is filled with familiar voices, especially for those who spend a lot of time with RPGs.
Within the first minute of the game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 feels like a homecoming for Baldur's Gate 3 fans. You'll quickly recognize Jennifer English, known for her role as Shadowheart. And it doesn't end there. Devora Wilde, the voice of Lae'zel, and Tracy Wiles, who played Jaheira, also joined the cast.
Don't even get me started on Andy Serkis's role as Renoid in Expedition 33. He's the cornerstone of my childhood. I could gush about the voice cast for ages, but it's probably best you discover the rest for yourself. Hint, hint, there's someone special in there for Final Fantasy fans.
While Robert Pattinson isn't part of the mix, his likeness kind of makes an appearance in Expedition 33. Maybe he'll land an RPG role one day. He's already shared his love for Final Fantasy VII, so a full-on video game debut might not be too far off.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:10 PM
Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 is out with new banners featuring Vivian and Jane Doe. Both are pretty solid characters, but have different roles in the team.
This article will briefly discuss their abilities and help you decide whether you should pull for Vivian or Jane Doe in ZZZ 1.7.
Vivian and Jane Doe in ZZZ 1.7
Vivian
Vivian is a new Ether Anomaly Agent who specializes in dealing off-field damage. She can generate Flight Feathers by using Basic Attacks and Dodge Counters, before converting them into Guard Feathers in her floating mode. This helps in her off-field duty. Luckily, building Vivian is pretty easy, as you only need to give her as much Anomaly Proficiency as you can.
Vivian can also Ether DoT, which is similar to Burnice's Burn effect, and she doesn't require a lot of field time. However, her team comps are pretty limited, as she works best in Disorder teams, and you will need another Anomaly DPS unit like Miyabi or Yanagi on the team.
Jane Doe
Jane Doe is another Anomaly Agent and a main DPS unit, excelling against multiple enemies. While you can still clear most endgame content with Jane Doe, she requires a lot of on-field time and may feel slightly underwhelming when compared to other units like Miyabi. Similar to Vivian, building Jane Doe is fairly easy since she also needs a lot of Anomaly Proficiency.
Then again, Jane Doe's team comps are also pretty restricted. You will need someone like Burnice, who can stay off the field most of the time, as she can trigger Anomalies and let Jane Doe deal Disorder DMG. Furthermore, her F2P teams aren't that great.
Vivian or Jane Doe - Who should you pull?
Vivian is the safer choice to pull in Zenless Zone Zero 1.7. Meta-wise, she is great with characters like Yanagi and Miyabi, who are among the best DPS units in the game. Furthermore, if you're looking for a good off-field damage dealer, then Vivian is a nice option. As mentioned, building Vivian is also easy, and she doesn't require a lot of investment, as she has good F2P W-Engine and team options.
Still, Jane Doe can also be a good option if you're lacking a good DPS unit. However, waiting for Miyabi or Yanagi rerun is also a sensible choice.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:04 PM
The Low Driven Legend is a brand new evolution available in EA FC 25, and it will allow you to upgrade a card right before the commencement of Team of the Season.
Unlike the last few evolutions, this one is available for free. While it only includes upgrades meant for ST items, the boosts are decent. This guide will help you to figure out the best possible choices for the evolution.
EA FC 25 Low Driven Legend Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Low Driven Legend Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Low Driven Legend Evolution upgrades
There are three levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in the Low Driven Legend Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. There are more than 90,000 cards to choose from.
While these are all great options, make sure to check your club for any potential contenders, including evo chains.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:02 PM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's story is one of its best features, along with its tight and reactive turn-based gameplay. The mystery of the Paintress and expeditioners before your team is what drives it all forward.
When Expedition 33 sets out to sea, they do so with the prior knowledge of those who came before them, which includes several examples of the Paintress's raw power and ability to wipe out humans en masse while also painting her army of creatures known as Nevrons.
A general theme of Expedition 33 is to learn from the past to help build and fight for the future, so it's important to know about another one of these infamous events known as the Fracture, including when it took place and what it entailed.
What is the Fracture in Expedition 33?
In the lore of Expedition 33, the event known as the Fracture is when the Paintress and her Monolith first appeared. She painted the number 100 on the Monolith, and the events of the game truly began to unfold. Much of the Fracture is draped in mystery as it was so long ago, but the effects of the event are still felt in the game's world to this day.
With the Fracture, the city of Lumière was sent into the sea, separated from the rest of the world to become an isolated island with the Paintress and her Monolith across the ocean in clear view, ominously waiting to paint once again.
Each year following, the people within Lumière who were the same age as the number painted on the Monolith would die. And each year as the Paintress awoke and painted, the number went down by one, effectively letting everyone in the world know when they would die in an annual event known as the Gommage.
When was the Fracture in Expedition 33?
The Fracture was 67 years ago in Expedition 33. Each year, a new Expedition named by the number on the Monolith in that given year went out on a quest to attempt to learn more about the Paintress in an effort to one day defeat her.
And each year, the Expeditions would disappear without a trace, lost in time. Starting at Expedition Zer0 (yes, it should've been 100 but it wasn't), then Expedition 99, and so on, until the events of the game, when Expedition 33 heads out to try and learn more about the Paintress.
This information is good to know for world-building in Clair Obscur, but also because of a quiz given by a Lumière resident named Antoine. Answering all of his questions properly can earn a small reward, so just know that the Fracture was 67 years ago for this part of the game.
Later on, you will learn more and more about all of the Expeditions that came before 33, the sacrifices they made to help "those who come after," and even more about the Paintress and her Nevron monsters.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:45 PM
Elements of Wonderland have spilled into your regular village in Disney Dreamlight Valley. One of the unique creatures from this land you'll come across is the Jabberwock, although it's decently tricky to find.
Facing this beast is part of an essential quest for progressing your friendship with Alice. The Jabberwock is extremely well hidden, and its location is only revealed to you with a vague clue, which means it takes quite a lot of effort to track it down. Here's how to find the Jabberwock in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Where is the house of bark in a wooded yard in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The house of bark in a wooded yard is a log in the Forest of Valor. "House of bark" refers to a home made out of wood, which is the log, while "wooded yard" references the Forest of Valor, which is home to many trees.
There's a forest in the Alice in Wonderland Realm, too, and the Jabberwock creature comes from this world, so you may be tempted to head there to search for it. You won't find it there, though, as it made its way to the valley with Alice.
Jabberwock location in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The Jabberwock can be found inside a log near the top left corner of the Forest of Valor region, slightly left of Elsa's cave. This creature appears as a pair of glowing yellow eyes and nothing more, so you aren't actually looking for a full-sized creature as you might expect.
This log blends in with the rest of the environment extremely well. You likely have other logs placed around the biome as decorations since it naturally comes with many. Finding the right one for the Mimsy Were the Borogoves quest is tough because of this.
You can only distinguish this log from the regular decorative ones that appear throughout the forest by looking for the Jabberwock's glowing eyes. They can only be seen from the front of the log, so even this small difference isn't always noticeable.
In my valley, the Jabberwock's lair spawned right behind a house and a collection of flower bushes I had placed in this biome. It was difficult to progress in this quest because of how hidden it was, so make sure you check behind all items you have placed around the northwest corner of the region.
If you're having trouble finding it, consider using Furniture mode to make the process easier. This mode allows you to freely look behind and around objects without moving them. You can also search the entire biome a lot more quickly this way since you don't have to spend time walking around.
The precise location of the Jabberwock's lair may look slightly different for you if you have items placed where it spawns. It will always appear roughly near the upper left corner of the Forest of Valor and left of Elsa's cave, though, so just search this area thoroughly to find it.
After dealing with the Jabberwock, consider working on all Garden of Whimsy Star Path duties to unlock some fun Wonderland and Fairy-themed items. You also might want to check out the Star Wars items.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:29 PM
During Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's prologue, you'll witness the world's annual Gommage before participating in a pre-Expedition festival. During this festival, you can collect three tokens, one of which comes from an individual named Antoine. What's the catch? You need to answer his quiz questions first.
Getting all three questions right rewards you with a token you can exchange for a new hairstyle, Pictos, or a mysterious key. However, knowing their answers requires paying close attention to the game's story so far. Here's a complete list of Antoine's questions and answers in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Antoine quiz answers
Here's a complete list of every question Antoine asks you during Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's opening festival:
Once you answer all three questions correctly, Antoine will give you a token to spend at the festival. You already received one upon entering the region, giving you two total to use. You can obtain a third by finding Maelle by the harbor docks and winning a second duel with her.
How to use Festival Tokens in Clair Obscur Expedition 33
The pre-Expedition festival that follows the Gommage has three vendors you can visit, each with their own wares that'll aid you on your journey or make you look stylish. However, rather than having entire shop menus, they'll each have one mysterious option to uncover by agreeing to give them tokens. It's a slight gamble, but you can back away after the conversation to explore your other choices first.
Below is a list of all three vendors and their items:
All three options have their pros and cons. The Old Key isn't useful early in your playthrough, but you can use it later in Expedition 33's story. It'll take around 20 hours to get there, though, so don't forget about it.
Your next option is getting a new, stylish haircut from Amandine. The haircut ties Gustave's hair back into a small bun, giving him a completely different look. You can change your outfit and hairstyle after the prologue concludes.
Your last option is picking up a Weird Pictos from Tom. This is another item that won't help you immediately, but will become much more helpful later on. It'll take a few hours, but the game will naturally guide you to the exact location and NPC with which to interact.
Once you claim all three items, you'll be ready to advance through this festival, with Emma being the last person you interact with before concluding this section of Expedition 33's storyline.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:23 PM
Despite all the doom and gloom surrounding Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there's still plenty of fun to be had with its colorful festivities. Early in your journey, you'll begin collecting Festival Tokens. We'll show you how to earn them quickly and use them for rewards.
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How to get Festival Tokens in Clair Obscur Expedition 3
As you set out on Expedition 33, you'll earn your first Festive Token automatically. The other two, however, are tricky to get since you'll have to complete a specific objective with an NPC. Let's break down the other two objectives.
Second Festival Token location
You first want to head over to Antoine, who will be right at the center. He'll ask you a series of questions, and you must choose the following answers to get the second Festival Token:
Even if you choose an incorrect answer, you'll still have another chance. Just keep speaking to Antoine until you get it right.
Third Festival Token location
The Third Token can be easy to overlook, as its associated NPC isn't hanging around the main hub like the rest. Instead, you'll find Maelle—lost in thought, gazing out at the sea on the right-side docks. This is the same path where Jules stands guard, and if you spoke with his father early on, now's your chance to hand over the handmade clothes and snag a special reward. Whether or not you've wrapped up that side quest, you can still approach Maelle and challenge her for a rematch.
When fighting Maelle, Overcharge only deals real damage when fully charged, so focus on landing attacks to build up AP. Lumiere Assault is also a solid choice for consistent damage. Be sure to use Parry and Dodge effectively to avoid her fast and relentless strikes.
What to do with Festival Tokens in Clair Obscur Expedition 33
With all three Festival Tokens, it's time to exchange them at nearby stalls. You'll meet up with Tom, Amandine, and Colette. Each will offer you a reward with one token. If you want a sneak peek into what they have to offer, here's what you can expect:
Unfortunately, you can't use the Weird Pictos and Old Key quite yet, so you'll have to wait a bit more until you've unlocked more features. The only one that will be accessible is the haircut, which will automatically change Gustave's haircut. I got the bun style, but it may be different for you. You can also alter this cosmetic once you unlock the feature to change outfits and haircuts.
If you're on the hunt for achievements, the Old Key will come in handy for journals. You'll begin this journaling adventure by speaking to the two boys at the Festival Token location. Those who can find them all will earn the Follow the Trail achievement, one of the most challenging feats in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:20 PM
In her level four friendship quest, Alice discovers an old poem she wrote before the Forgetting in Disney Dreamlight Valley. To help her find what it leads to, you need to fully finish the Mimsy Were the Borogoves quest.
This task involved decoding lots of riddles and finding various hidden items around the village. It's certainly one of the tougher ones to work through, so here's a complete quest walkthrough for Mimsy Were the Borogoves in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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How to complete Mimsy Were the Borogoves in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To finish the Mimsy Were the Borogoves quest in DDV, you need to solve Alice's poem and find the treasure. This quest is a full-on scavenger hunt complete with plenty of vague clues, so it's easy to get stuck on any part of it. Here's a full breakdown of everything you need to do in this quest.
Search for something buried near a place of sunbaked pleasure
The first clue asks you to search for something buried near a place of sunbaked pleasure, which refers to the Dazzle Beach biome. You're looking for a sparkling digging spot with a Poem in a Bottle sticking up out of it.
This spot spawns right next to the ramp that leads from the Dazzle Beach biome into the Glade of Trust. Equip your Royal Shovel and use it to dig the Poem in a Bottle up. Talk to Alice once you have it to pass it over to her so she can review the next clue.
Find a dark cavern with mystic lights
The next clue tells you to find a dark cavern with mystic lights, which is the Mystical Cave at Dazzle Beach. If you don't remember where to find it from previous quests, head to the northeast end of this biome.
There are two caves over in this area, but the one you're looking for has a pedestal with a light blue glowing rock on it right by the entrance. This cave also isn't marked with a unique icon on the map, while the other one has a house icon on it since it used to be Ursula's home. Head inside the Mystical Cave to progress to the next step.
Search the Mystical Cave for the Mome Raths
Once you're inside the cave, you need to track down some Mome Raths. These are the same small colorful creatures you followed around the Alice in Wonderland Realm during the Wonders of Wonderland quest.
The Mome Raths are on the second level down, blocking your path forward. Talk to Alice about what to do, and she'll tell you they aren't real living Mome Raths like those in Wonderland, but she knows exactly how you can get past them.
Water each group of False Mome Raths
There are several groups of False Mome Raths blocking your way down to the bottom of the Mystical Cave, so equip your Royal Watering Can to get past them. In total, there are 10 groups of them throughout the entire cave, so you may need to water them this many times. You can also water more than one at a time for those that are close together.
Retrieve the Poem in a Bottle from the water
Once you're at the bottom, switch to your Royal Fishing Rod and use it to fish another Poem in a Bottle out of the sparkling spot in the water. There's only one fishing spot in the pond, and it has a bottle sticking out of it, so it should be easy to locate. Give the Poem in a Bottle to Alice once you've caught it so you can discuss the next clue.
Search for the Jabberwock in its house of bark in a wooded yard
The next clue tasks you with searching for the Jabberwock in its house of bark in a wooded yard. This refers to a creature with glowing yellow eyes hidden inside a wooden log that spawns in the Forest of Valor biome near Elsa's house. It appears in the very top left corner of this area.
If you're having trouble finding it, be sure to check behind any furniture or greenery you have placed nearby. Mine was hidden behind a house and some flower bushes I had placed in this corner, so it took me a long time to find it.
Talk to Alice about the Jabberwock once you find the hiding spot. You need to find a way to get the treasure from inside the log, but to do so, you have to come up with a way to make the Jabberwock leave.
Craft Wonderland Candles
The Jabberwock is known for hating all forms of light, so you need to craft six Wonderland Candles to get it to come out of hiding. You can find the crafting recipe for this item in the Furniture category, and it requires you to gather five different materials.
Place the Wonderland Candles near where the Jabberwock is hiding
Once you have the Wonderland Candles, head back to the Jabberwock's log. Open Furniture mode and place all six Wonderland Candles down around the hiding spot. As soon as you do, the Jabberwock will flee so you can grab what's inside the log.
Interact with the log to grab a Kaleidoscope, then give it to Alice to share the treasure you found. She's not sure why she hid this item away before the Forgetting, so she needs time to ponder what it might mean. For now, though, your adventure is finished as the entire Mimsy Were the Borogoves quest is complete.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:04 PM
Kuro Games has announced the maintenance schedule for the Wuthering Waves 2.3 update, which will bring along the celebrations for the game's first anniversary. The servers will be down for roughly seven hours, and you won't be able to play the game during this period.
WuWa 2.3 maintenance and server downtime schedule
According to the official maintenance notice, Kuro Games will begin update maintenance for WuWa 2.3 on April 28 at 3pm CT, and it will last until 10pm CT.
You can check out the Wuthering Waves 2.3 maintenance starting and ending times in different time zones below:
Since the servers will be down during the maintenance, completing any unfinished tasks and consuming Waveplates is advised, since the downtime period is fairly long. Once the maintenance ends, you can collect 600 Astrites from the in-game mailbox as compensation.
Kuro Games will also release the pre-installation feature soon, which you can download to speed up the update process later.
How to pre-download Wuwa 2.3?
Once the pre-download option for Wuthering Waves 2.3 is available, here's how you can start it on PC and mobile devices:
Once the update is live, follow the instructions on the launcher or mobile screen.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:00 PM
Oblivion Remastered throws plenty of items of all kinds to keep and use, but you can't carry an infinite amount with you.
Compared to traditional RPGs, the inventory system feels far more limited, and the game doesn't actually explain much. However, there are different ways to store your items so that you can travel light. This guide will highlight all the possible options, including using your house.
How to Buy a house in Oblivion Remastered
Getting a house in Oblivion Remastered purely for storage makes very little sense, but it's an efficient option. You can buy houses in almost every major city, with My Imperial being the cheapest option. This house can be found in the Waterfront District of the Imperial City.
Once you have purchased a house, you'll have to get Storage upgrade plans. This applies to most houses with a few exceptions. If you manage to complete the Zero Visibility, you'll get a permanent room at Roxey Inn. This room has drawers available for players to use as storage.
There are two other options available if you need a place to store different items. A house, in comparison, is the most expensive way to store things. However, it also offers the highest amount of control in terms of what you want to store, and where you want to store.
Jauffre's Chest, Weynon Priory
If you're at the Weynon Priory, you can access a chest next to Jauffre's Desk. Bring Jauffre, the Amulet of Kings, and ask him to assist you. He will unlock a storage chest, which contains a lot of different items.
Once you have removed the items, the storage can be used to keep different items. You can keep using this chest until the Priory gets invaded by the Mythic Dawn.
Use a Sack
Certain pouches and bags are tagged as "Sack," and you can find them at different locations. These containers don't reset, so you can safely store all your items inside. Unfortunately, you can't buy or move a Sack. There are plenty of them going around the place, but you'll have to manually remember what's kept in them.
Similarly, you can use containers to store items, but most of them reset after three days. Any item kept in them will be lost forever, so be careful.
There's another way to use a peculiar hollow tree stump in the Imperial City. This stump can be found in the Office of the Imperial Commerce in the Market District. This stump allows you to store any item you want, and it won't be lost. Again, the challenge is to remember its location and not forget what you've stored in it.
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